US Bridges

Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · On N. Hammond Ave · Structure no. 950A9690001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A969
CrossesTarver Branch
LocationOn N. Hammond Ave
RouteCity Street 0A969
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21079, -86.30105
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A969 over Tarver Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.